literally meaning to cut cloth according to the person's body; used to describe acting according to actual circumstances or fitting the solution to the problem

to tailor the clothes to fit the body; used to describe acting according to actual circumstances

literally meaning to eat depending on the dish and cut cloth according to the body; to act according to actual circumstances or resources available

To cut a dress according to the figure; used as a metaphor for acting according to actual circumstances or ensuring that something is done appropriately.